RAID: Shadow Legends' Festival of Frights is live from October 22 through November 10, 2026, according to Plarium's event announcement. The Halloween event adds a Pumpkin Hunt that sends players looking through the game interface for pumpkins hidden by Harvest Jack. Players can reach reward milestones for cosmetics, and completing the hunt earns a commemorative Achievement Badge. A separate Fusion event for Orynyx Mindcrawler ends November 6, four days before the festival closes.
The Pumpkin Hunt thread on Reddit includes player discussion alongside the announcement. Plarium's article supplies the dates and requirements summarized here.
Those dates create two different checklists. The Pumpkin Hunt and its event rewards run through November 10, while the resource gathering for Orynyx has a shorter window. Plarium's announcement does not state a specific closing hour or time zone, so treat the listed end dates as calendar dates and check the in-game event screen for the timer on your account.
How the Pumpkin Hunt works
Plarium describes the hunt as a scavenger search spread across RAID's user interface. Harvest Jack has hidden pumpkins in different parts of the game, and finding them moves players toward milestone rewards. The announcement does not publish a numbered checklist of hiding places or a complete reward table. That means the event's own clues and progress display are the reliable guide as you play.
Start by opening the event area and reading its instructions before spending resources or switching modes. Then look for the event's pumpkin markers as you move through the interface. Because the search reaches across different screens, a quick visit to the event panel alone may not complete it. Keep an eye on the hunt's progress indicator and return to the event page when you have found more pumpkins.
Milestone rewards include exclusive cosmetics. Plarium says a commemorative Achievement Badge is awarded for hunting down all the hidden pumpkins. The announcement does not list every cosmetic or identify any reward as a champion, energy refill, or other progression item, so players should rely on the in-game reward track for the exact contents attached to each milestone.
Orynyx Mindcrawler has the earlier deadline
The Festival of Frights also introduces a Fusion event for the Legendary Champion Orynyx Mindcrawler. It runs from October 22 to November 6, 2026. To obtain him through this event, players complete selected in-game Events and Tournaments to collect the resources needed for the Fusion. Plarium has not included the full schedule or resource totals in its announcement, so use the event pages in RAID to see which activities are active and what each one contributes.
The Fusion closes before the main Halloween event. A player who waits until November 7 to check the game may still have time for the Pumpkin Hunt, but the Orynyx resource path will already have ended according to the announced dates. If you want to pursue both, check the Fusion requirements first and plan around its November 6 cutoff.
Plarium also says players will have specific boosts during the Festival that improve chances of obtaining Tartarus the Oarsman and Vott Head-lopper. These are chance boosts, not a guaranteed champion reward. The announcement does not give their individual schedules, so watch for the relevant in-game event notices rather than assuming both are active for the entire festival.
What to prioritize before November 10
The most useful order depends on what you want from the event. Players pursuing Orynyx should review the Fusion milestones first because those activities have the earlier deadline. Players focused on collection rewards can search for pumpkins and track their cosmetic milestones across the longer Festival of Frights window. The hunt's final badge requires all hidden pumpkins, so partial progress may not be enough for that specific reward.
The release note also mentions other live events and tournaments, a redesigned Bastion and a Halloween soundtrack. It does not specify whether every activity has the same end date. Treat each timer in the game as its own schedule; the overall November 10 festival date should not be used as a substitute for a shorter activity's countdown.
RAID is available on iOS and Android, and Plarium lists PC distribution through Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store and Plarium Play. Its current listings are available on Google Play and the App Store. Event access and reward availability should be checked in the version and account you use. The official platform listings can help confirm the current app or PC client if you need to reinstall or switch devices.
The date to keep in mind
Festival of Frights ends November 10, while the Orynyx Mindcrawler Fusion ends November 6. The Pumpkin Hunt's all-pumpkins badge depends on finishing the full search, and Plarium has not published a static location guide. Check the event screen for each activity's live requirements and countdown, especially if you are splitting time between the hunt and Fusion.
Frequently asked questions
When does the RAID Festival of Frights end?
Plarium lists the Festival of Frights from October 22 through November 10, 2026. The announcement does not give a closing hour or time zone, so check the in-game timer.
How do you get the Festival of Frights Achievement Badge?
Plarium says players must hunt down all the hidden pumpkins. The event's interface tracks the search and its milestones.
When does the Orynyx Mindcrawler Fusion end?
The Fusion runs from October 22 through November 6, 2026, earlier than the main Festival of Frights end date.
Does Festival of Frights guarantee Tartarus or Vott?
No guarantee is stated. Plarium says specific boosts will improve the chances of obtaining Tartarus the Oarsman and Vott Head-lopper during the event.
